What is Bolster?
Bolster specializes in next-generation fraud prevention, leveraging artificial intelligence to combat online scams. The company's platform is designed to protect major brands by strengthening customer, partner, and supply chain ecosystem connections. Bolster's technology offers rapid detection and automated takedowns of fraudulent activities, significantly outperforming manual analysis by completing tasks in minutes that would typically require hundreds of analysts and paralegals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Bolster is at the forefront of digital trust and safety solutions.
How much funding has Bolster raised?
Bolster has raised a total of $39M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$10M
Other Financing Round
$15M
Series B
$14M
Series A (2020): $10M with participation from Thomvest Ventures and Crosslink Capital
Other Financing Round (2022): $15M led by Cheyenne Ventures, Cervin, and Thomvest Ventures
Series B (2024): $14M supported by Transform Capital, M12, and Crosslink Capital
Key Investors in Bolster
Transform Capital
Transform Capital is a venture investment firm focused on propelling innovative startups and established businesses through smart funding and management strategies, leveraging a global network to support transformative companies.
M12
M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, invests in enterprise software companies, primarily in Series A through C, with a focus on applied AI, business applications, infrastructure, and security, offering strategic go-to-market resources.
Crosslink Capital
Crosslink Capital partners with ambitious early-stage founders to build category-defining companies, focusing on seed and Series A investments and leveraging a proprietary network to support its portfolio.
What's next for Bolster?
With its recent major strategic investment, Bolster is poised for accelerated growth and enhanced market penetration. The company's focus on AI-driven fraud prevention, particularly its ability to automate and expedite the detection and mitigation of online scams, positions it as a critical partner for enterprises seeking to safeguard their digital presence and customer relationships. This latest financing will likely fuel further development of its platform, expand its reach to new markets, and bolster its efforts to combat the ever-evolving landscape of online fraud, reinforcing its commitment to building a more secure internet.
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